Azzad clients get more than investments
We’ve been talking at the office recently about how to explain to our clients the full range of what we at Azzad can do for them. I’ve found that sometimes it’s easier to do this with a quick story, so I’d like to share with you a few snapshots of the types of clients we’ve […]
Market volatility: Don’t just do something; stand there
We often talk about market volatility in the midst of surprise drops, but it’s useful to consider during calmer moments what behavior could be best for your accounts. When markets are in turmoil and account balances start to fall, many people feel a strong temptation to do something to “stop the bleeding” and cut their […]
Azzad participates in 14th Annual AAOIFI-World Bank conference on Islamic finance
Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain, 11/6/19 — Representatives from Azzad Asset Management joined leading scholars and senior officials from central banks, financial institutions, and regulators for an annual gathering on Islamic finance hosted by the Accounting and Auditing Organization for Islamic Financial Institutions (AAOIFI). Organized in cooperation with the World Bank and under the auspices of […]
Real estate investing
Are you interested in owning real estate? Have you ever looked at real estate investment trusts, or REITs? Learn about this efficient way of owning multiple properties through the public markets, all without the liquidity and transaction cost constraints typically encountered when dealing in physical property.
Majority of ultra-wealthy expect recession next year
Fifty-five percent of the super-rich around the world are already preparing for a recession. That’s according to a survey by Swiss wealth management company UBS of 360 global family offices with an average family wealth of $1.2 billion. Results showed 55% of family offices see a recession by 2020, and to mitigate risks, 45% are […]
Would stocks crash with a Trump impeachment?
President Donald Trump warned in a tweet last month amid the Ukraine whistleblower inquiry that his impeachment would cause “the markets crash.” Trump’s tweet came a day after the release of a rough summary of a July 25 phone call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. The summary showed Trump asked Zelensky to investigate former Vice […]
What to look for in a financial advisor
With all the different financial planners, advisors, and services available today, finding and choosing a trusted professional who can help you meet your financial goals can be confusing. If you’re looking for broad-based financial advice, consider hiring a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™, or CFP®, which is considered the highest standard in the industry. CFPs must act […]
Business is changing; responsible investors are part of the reason
Last month the Business Roundtable, which represents some of the largest companies in the United States, released a new statement of corporate purpose. The old one, which came out in 1997 and put shareholders above all other corporate stakeholders, was the product of a new outmoded way of thinking about the world, a notion that […]
Azzad’s updated proxy voting guidelines
Azzad engages in shareholder advocacy on behalf of our clients including proxy voting and filing resolutions and sending investor letters. Corporations have a role to play in some of the most significant challenges in the United States – from income inequality to climate change. In pursuing a fiduciary responsibility to shareholders, they can become detached […]
Steps to take in a jittery market
It’s difficult (if not impossible) to say what stocks will do in the near term. And well-meaning investors who are trying to do the right thing by not being too hands-on with their portfolios (see this market timing article) can end up, inadvertently, with an investment mix that’s too risky, simply because they’ve been letting […]
